I had all but forgotten about these really cute heat transfers I purchased a few months ago from Shop Onion. This silver Blomster print is perfect for adding a little embellishment to the neckband of my Sunshine Top.
I decided to use a partial motif on the side of the band. I placed a Teflon sheet underneath so that the excess wouldn’t fuse to my press’ silicone pad. If you don’t have a Teflon sheet you can put a piece of scrap paper or fabric underneath so that the transfer won’t stick to your pressing surface.
Applying the motif is easy! Just fuse at 300F for 10-12 seconds. I’m using a commercial heat press but it’s just as easy to apply these transfers with a dry iron set just above wool.
I’m very happy with the placement of this little detail. This pattern is great! It’s such a pretty top. I thought I could get away without a full bust adjustment because of all the gathers but I was W R O N G. In fact, if you are full-busted I would recommend starting the gathers further up the neckband to fill in the hollow above the bust a little. I am going to make my FBA and then transfer the dart to that area. Oh well, that’s why it’s necessary to make a test garment in knit. My final version will be in a rayon/lycra knit. I think I’ll cut out and fuse the neck band now and get started on my beading. Woohoo!
WOW how hot is that! The shirt looks so amazing now with the heat transfer lol…great blog 🙂
Now I have to have both the tee pattern & the transfer, LOL 😀 Cute, cute top!
You are so creative! What a great way to use the prints – I had never thought of that, but will be copying shamelessly 🙂
Gigi, I am dying. This is so cute. I think I have to order this HP. What makes your top look so darned professionally finished? I mean, of course, besides the fact that you are a very talented professional. Is it a coverstitch machine or just a serger?–>